SNOOKER legend Ken Doherty once told Sir Alex Ferguson “go f*** yourself”.
The Irishman, now 54, stormed to the World Snooker Championship title in 1997.
Ken Doherty became world champion at The Crucible in 1997PA Man Utd icon Sir Alex Ferguson rang Doherty to congratulate himTimes Newspapers LtdHe claimed glory by beating Stephen Hendry 18-12 at The Crucible, but then put his foot in it as he celebrated.
Dublin star Doherty is a huge Manchester United fan.